Fu Yu appoints four new independent, non-executive directors at AGM
Gilbert Rodrigues, Ralf Pilarczyk, Yang Zhenrong and Haytham Al Essa have been appointed to Fu Yu’s board Four new independent directors were appointed to the board of components…
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How Eva Victor Reimagined the Trauma Plot
At one point in “Sorry, Baby,” a new film written, directed, and starring the actor and comedian Eva Victor, the main character, an English professor named Agnes, has an anxiety attack…
Board directors must be mindful of family dynamics in businesses, says panellist
Independent directors serving on boards of listed family businesses need to be sensitive to power dynamics within the family, and identify the decision-maker in the business, said one…
Fu Yu’s independent directors resign, leaving the CEO as the only director
All of Fu Yu Corporation’s independent directors have resigned, indicated bourse announcements on Sunday (Jun 15). Independent directors Royston Tan and non-executive chairman Christopher…
Animation and Heart: The Directors of Gkids Pick-Up ‘Little Amélie’ Reflect on Collaborative Spirit in Bringing ‘The Character of Rain’ to Screen
All children are gods in their own perspective, until they discover their own human nature. Belgian novelist Amélie Nothomb expanded on this idea in her novel “The Character of Rain,”…
‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’ Directors Share Inspirational Message From Ailing Singer: ‘He Will Be Back’
Billy Joel had planned to be in the audience for the opening night of the Tribeca Festival to watch the world premiere of a new documentary about his tumultuous rise to the top of the…
Proportion of female directors at top 100 SGX companies surpasses 25% target in 2024
The proportion of female directors in the largest 100 Singapore-listed companies hit 25.1 per cent last year, up from 23.7 per cent in 2023, the latest edition of the Singapore Board…
Viola Davis, Jane Fonda Spotlight Emerging Directors at L’Oréal’s Lights on Women’s Worth Award
CANNES, France – Cannes was lit up by Jane Fonda and Viola Davis, who arrived on the final weekend of the film festival to honor the next wave of female filmmakers at L’Oréal Paris’ Lights…
Uniqlo and Cate Blanchett to Support Displaced Directors Through Film Fund
CANNES, France — Uniqlo is stepping in to support films made by refugees from around the world. The Japanese brand is donating 100,000 euros to support the newly launched Displacement Film…
In Daniel Kehlmann’s Latest Novel, Everyone’s a Collaborator
Can a historical novel be morally serious, even tragic, and also playful at the same time? For a writer of fiction, history is a dangerous thing to play with—one doesn’t want to be trivial…
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight: Valéry Carnoy’s ‘Wild Foxes’ Wins Best European Film Prize
Belgian Valéry Carnoy’s “Wild Foxes” (“La Danse des renards”) has won this year’s Europa Cinemas Cannes Label for best European Film at the 2025 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. Announced…
‘Étoile’ Star Gideon Glick Launches LGBTQ+ Not-for-Profit Theater Initiative Blue Roses Project With Jonathan Groff Joining Board of Directors (EXCLUSIVE)
“Étoile” star Gideon Glick and producer-director James Will McBride are launching the Blue Roses Project, a not-for-profit theater initiative featuring Tony award-winning Jonathan Groff…
Live Nation Elects Richard Grenell, Trump-Appointed Head of Kennedy Center, to Its Board of Directors
Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live-entertainment company, has announced the election of Richard Grenell to its board of directors. Grenell, who President Trump recently…
Jodie Foster on ‘Vie Privée’ in Cannes, What Trump Means for Female Directors and Why Turning 60 Led to Career Contentment: ‘There’s a Freedom’
Jodie Foster can go years without making a movie. “I’m picky,” she admits. “I’m not really interested in acting just for the sake of acting. It has to really speak to me.” It’s a few hours…
Dasin Retail Trust trustee-manager hits back at claims in alternate director’s exit letter
The trustee-manager of Dasin Retail Trust (DRT) rebutted criticism from its former alternate director, who claimed in a resignation letter that his input was snubbed and key financial…
‘Weapons’ Trailer: Josh Brolin Searches for Missing Students in ‘Barbarian’ Director’s Creepy New Horror
The first trailer for “Weapons,” the new horror film from “Barbarian” director Zach Cregger starring Josh Brolin, has been unveiled. Brolin stars alongside Julia Garner and Alden…
People Are Mad Over The “Wuthering Heights” Casting Director's Latest Comments About The Movie, And I Get It
Wuthering Heights Casting Director On Jacob Elordi Backlash For context, many feel that 34-year-old Margot is too old to play 18-year-old Catherine Earnshaw, while Jacob is probably too…
37 Times Actors Snuck In Hilarious Little Moments And Lines And The Directors Actually Decided To Keep Them In
37 Funny Improvised TV And Movie Moments 1. In Little Miss Sunshine, there's a hilarious scene where a cop pulls over the Hoovers and finds porn magazines Edwin bought earlier in the film,…
‘Militantropos’ Acquired by Square Eyes Ahead of Premiere in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight (EXCLUSIVE)
Sales agent Square Eyes has acquired worldwide rights to the Ukrainian feature documentary “Militantropos,” directed by Alina Gorlova (“This Rain Will Never Stop”), Yelizaveta Smith…
Six Actors on Actors, Directors on Directors, Variety Cover and Inside the Frame Stars Win at Oscars 2025
With the 2025 Academy Awards in the books,Variety is celebrating the Oscar wins of the stars and filmmaking talent that took home gold at the ceremony Sunday evening. Many of the night’s…
Mohammad Rasoulof, Pedro Almodóvar, Juliette Binoche Sign Petition Supporting ‘My Favourite Cake’ Directors as ‘Propaganda’ Trial Starts in Iran
Support is mounting across the global film community for Iranian directing duo Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha ahead of their trial over “propaganda against the regime” allegations…
Two new CDL directors will not exercise any powers until further notice from court: Kwek Leng Beng
THE two new directors appointed by CDL’s board have undertaken not to exercise any powers as directors until further notice, said CDL executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng in a surprise…
SingPost appoints former SGX CFO and former SIA Engineering CEO as new non-executive, independent directors
SINGAPORE Post (SingPost) on Monday (Feb 17) announced the appointment of two new non-executive, independent directors, Chng Lay Chew and Ng Chin Hwee. Ng formerly served as chief…
Vibeke Løkkeberg’s Berlinale Forum Opener ‘The Long Road to the Director’s Chair’ Expands Into Four-Part Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Vibeke Løkkeberg‘s documentary “The Long Road to the Director’s Chair,” which takes an unflinching look at the historical struggles for gender equality in filmmaking, is set to become a…